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Turn-based Stellar Tactics review: after a decade in Early Access, does the space RPG finally deliver?
Full review of Stellar Tactics 1.0 released March 30, 2026 after almost 10 years in Early Access. 160,000 star systems, turn-based combat, exploration — the verdict.
Grand Strategy Best Free PC Strategy Games 2026: Open Source & Free-to-Play
The best free PC strategy games in 2026: Battle for Wesnoth, 0 A.D., Beyond All Reason, Zero-K, OpenRA, Unciv, Crusader Kings II and more, all free to play.
4X Civ 7 Tier List 2026: Best Leaders and Civs After Update 1.5
Civilization VII tier list updated after patches 1.4.1, 1.4.2 and 1.5.0: Confucius, Catherine, Augustus and Ashoka still lead; new leaders such as Elizabeth I are flagged as too early to rank.
Grand Strategy Victoria 3 Beginner Guide 2026: Version 1.15 and First Steps
Victoria 3 beginner guide for 2026: current version 1.15, what changed for new players, DLC you do not need, best first countries and the first decisions in order.
Grand Strategy Best HOI4 Mods 2026: Top 10 (Kaiserreich, TNO, Millennium Dawn)
Our ranking of the 10 best HOI4 mods in 2026: Kaiserreich, The New Order, Millennium Dawn, Old World Blues, Road to 56, Equestria at War, and other must-haves.
RTS Total War Warhammer 3 Tier List 2026: Best Factions After Patch 9.0.5
Immortal Empires factions ranked S to C for Legendary, revised November 10, 2026 for patch 9.0.5: Norsca moves up to B, Vampire Counts hold A, Nagash stays unranked.
4X Stellaris vs Endless Space 2: which space 4X to pick in 2026?
Full comparison between Stellaris (Paradox, 2016) and Endless Space 2 (Amplitude, 2017). Gameplay, content, DLCs, replay value: we break down both 4X space references to help you choose.
4X Civilization VII: every new civilization and leader added in 2026
2026 recap of every civilization and leader added to Civilization VII since the February 2025 launch: DLC, season pass, content packs and quick tier ranking.
Grand Strategy EU4 vs EU5: should you really drop the old one for the new in 2026?
Full comparison between Europa Universalis IV (13 years of DLCs) and Europa Universalis V (6 months post-launch). Which to pick in 2026? We break down each game's strengths and weaknesses.
RTS Manor Lords — two years into Early Access (2026 status review)
Mid-2026 status check on Manor Lords: 1.0 still has no date, but Major Update 5 (Dec 2025) overhauled food, economy and castles. Where does Slavic Magic's medieval city-builder stand?
RTS Total War: Warhammer 40,000 — Mid-2026 Update (Warcore, Factions, Release Window)
Five months after the Game Awards 2025 announcement, here's the mid-2026 status on Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Warcore engine, likely factions, release window.
Turn-based Xenonauts 2 review: is the 1.0 release the true heir to classic X-COM?
Full review of Xenonauts 2 version 1.0, released April 2, 2026 after 3 years in Early Access. Has Goldhawk Interactive succeeded in modernizing classic X-COM?
Grand Strategy EU5, 6 months later: what Paradox has fixed, what still needs work
Six months after Europa Universalis V's release, full review: patch timeline, features added, bugs that remain, 2026 roadmap. Everything to know before buying or coming back.
Grand Strategy Best PC Strategy Games 2026: Top 10 Ultimate Ranking
Our ranking of the 10 best PC strategy games in 2026: Crusader Kings III, Total War Warhammer 3, Age of Empires IV, Stellaris, Civilization VII, HOI4.